Handle for cans



W. TEHEL HANDLE FOR GANS Oct. 16, 1928.

Filed DGO. l, 1927 gyn/vanter,

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Patented oct." 16, 192s.

PATENT OFFICE.

WILLIAM TEHEL, OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA.

HANDIE non cans.

Application led December 1, 1927. Serial No. 237,109.

This invention relates to handles for utensils, and the obj ect of the invention isito provide a handle which may be readily attached to a can, or the like, for convenience in handling; and using the same.

The invention is fully disclosed in the description and claims following, reference being had to the accompanying drawing, in which Fig. 1 is a central, vertical section lengthwise of a handle embodying the invention, as in use, the connected portion of thevcan to which it is attached being also in section. Fig. 2 shows the sheet metal blank from which the handleof Iigs. l and 3 is formed. Fig. 3 is a view in perspective of the handle shown in section in Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a view in perspective of a handle of somewhat modiied type.

In the drawing, the numeral 5 denotes an ordinary tin can, which is commonly provided with an insethead 6 at each end. This ives the can a short bead 6a to which a hanle may be hooked, as will be described presently. In the case of a can containing a beverage of any sort,'it is often desired to cut out one head, and then attach a handle to the can so that it ma be easily and conveniently used as a dri ing cup. A handle of the preferred type is shown in Figs. 1 and 3, rthe-blank from which it is formed being shown in Fig. 2. The wider part of the blank being ioldedlover at the sidessto form beadededges (preferably threely, by double folds) the blank is bent to orm a curved handle 7 with terminal hooks 8 and 9. The tongue 10 is bent into the hook 9, and in the finished handle passes through a slot 11 at the other end of the handle. The 4o handle being hooked on the beads of the can and pressed tightly in position, the end of the tongue 10.a yis bent down .from the slot along the shoulder 7 a, and thus locks the handle securely in place. The same sized handle may be attached to a shorter can by springing the handle more or less, and locking it by turningdown a longer tang from the tongue. The doubly folded edges give considerable elasticity to the handle, and'much increase its strength, beside 50 giving it a neat finish. This is extended into the hooks themselves, thus making them strong and serviceable.

In the modified handle of Fig. 4 the tongue 10b is shown as a separate piece soldered to 55 the main body at 9a. The slot 11 is here shown at the base of the shoulder 7a, and ob viously cannot be bent into a close hook as in Fig. 3. The tongue is accordingly provided with an upturned lip 1()c to engage a hook 60 12a formed at t e end of a slide 12 movable on the handle b dy 7. This serves to hold the down-folded tang securely in position, so that there can be no possible slippage tending to detach the hooks.

The handle serves as a convenient means for carrying a number of vans in a single group, by the hand alone, or tied together in a bundle. It is to be noted also that the saine device, made stronger and heavier, may serve as acarrier for casks, or other relcgptacles provided with terminal chines or n1 Having thus described my invention, I claim:

1. A can handle having a curved body terminating in hooks to engage the end-flanges of the can, and slotted adjacent to one hook, and a tongue extending through said slot from the opposite end of the handle, by the 80 folding of which tongue the hand-le is secured on the can. I

2. A can handle having an arched body, slotted near one end to admit a tongue, a tongue attached'to the opposite end and pro- 85 vided with a terminal lip. and a slide movable on the handle body, and adapted to engage the free end of the tongue when bent down to hold the hooks in engagement with the can.

In testimony whereof I a-HX my signature.

WILLIAM TEHEL. 

